Reposted by Richard ReeveAlex Wild @alexwild.bsky.social · 30/05/2026tl,dr; Scientists no longer allowed to use federal funding to publish, attend meetings, or talk to the public. They cannot collaborate internationally. Grants can be cancelled for any reason, at any time, political appointees have a final say over what gets funded, and who gets funded. 17044952553 4.5K
Richard Reeve @richardreeve.bsky.social · 09/02/2026Fantastic opportunity to work in @sbohvm.gla.ac.uk and Maths & Stats on funded PhD scholarships in Ecological Data Science - projects here: ecological-data-science.github.io/projects.html (deadline 6/3/26), including a great project with me on the impacts of climate change on plant biodiversity!ecological-data-science.github.ioEcological Data Science - Projects 022 2
Reposted by Richard ReeveCarla Denyer @carladenyer.bsky.social · 21/01/2026This week the government quietly published a 'Global biodiversity loss, ecosystem collapse and national security assessment': www.gov.uk/government/p... Meant to be out last year, but rumoured to be blocked by Number 10: www.theguardian.com/environment/... The judgements are stomach-churning 10201119 201
Reposted by Richard ReeveProf Penny Endersby @pennyend.bsky.social · 21/01/2026Although it makes grim reading “If current rates of biodiversity loss continue, every critical ecosystem is on a pathway to collapse.” it’s good to see biodiversity loss being considered as the threat to our national security which it is. Response requires understanding 🧪 www.gov.uk/government/p...gov.ukNature security assessment on global biodiversity loss, ecosystem collapse and national securityThis strategic assessment explores how global biodiversity loss and the collapse of critical ecosystems could affect the UK’s resilience, security and prosperity. 2247 24
Reposted by Richard ReeveBritish Ecological Society @britishecologicalsociety.org · 14/08/2025Want to make a difference in ecological policy? Join the first Journal of Applied Ecology and British Ecological Society Policy Lab to answer the pressing question: “What is irreplaceable habitat?” Your expertise can drive real-world impact. Applications open until 15 September. 178 8
Richard Reeve @richardreeve.bsky.social · 15/07/2025John Boyd Orr - @uofglasgow.bsky.social’s only Nobel Peace Prize winner and founder director of @fao.org - is one of many humanists rightly celebrated in this upcoming book: eprints.gla.ac.uk/357892/. A nice summary here about his amazing contributions to society in @scotnational.bsky.social. 000 0
Reposted by Richard ReeveLuca Nelli @lucanelli.bsky.social · 07/07/2025🚨 PhD opportunity! Join us at @sbohvm.gla.ac.uk to explore how forest restoration & rewilding shape tick-borne disease risk across Scotland 🇬🇧 and the Italian Dolomites 🇮🇹. Fieldwork, modelling, One Health focus. Apply by 28 July 2025 www.findaphd.com/phds/project...findaphd.comREstoring forest ecosystems for BiodiveRsity and healTH (REBIRTH) at University of Glasgow on FindAPhD.comPhD Project - REstoring forest ecosystems for BiodiveRsity and healTH (REBIRTH) at University of Glasgow, listed on FindAPhD.com 084 8
Reposted by Richard ReeveDavid Bailey @davemarinebio.glasgow.ac.uk · 03/07/2025Some good conservation news. The Scottish Government has closed >20 MPAs to wrasse fishing. This is a direct result of our team’s research and the tireless efforts of @siftscotland.bsky.social 2114 11
Richard Reeve @richardreeve.bsky.social · 02/07/2025Research Computing (RCaaS) www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/rc... at @uofglasgow.bsky.social is hiring! www.gla.ac.uk/explore/jobs... - some of them working with @uofgmvls.bsky.social / @mvls-srf.bsky.social.gla.ac.ukUniversity of Glasgow - Explore - Jobs at Glasgow - Appointments - Research Computing Recruitment 001 1
Reposted by Richard ReeveMargot Finn @eicathomefinn.bsky.social · 22/06/2025'The university has informed staff of plans to cut 400 full-time equivalent (FTE) positions by July 2026, with academics the first to go.' Professor Andy Schofield, VC at Lancaster University since 2020, will take up position of Principal & VC at Glasgow University on 1 October 2025.timeshighereducation.comLancaster University to cut one in five academic jobsInstitution says it is ‘not immune’ to financial challenges as it looks to axe 400 jobs 107370 73
Reposted by Richard ReeveSORTEE @sortee.bsky.social · 21/06/2025Do you have a project that exemplifies open science in ecology and evolution? If so nominate your project for a SORTEE Commendation Award: More details about the SORTEE Commendation Award:sortee.orgSORTEE awardsAwards of Society for Open, Reliable, and Transparent Ecology and Evolutionary biology (SORTEE) 01010 10
Reposted by Richard ReeveNatacha @natacha.bsky.social · 06/06/2025ANYONE who thinks ANY group should accept fewer human rights than everyone else is totally unfit to serve as an EHRC commissioner. 313198639 3.2K
Richard Reeve @richardreeve.bsky.social · 23/05/2025Lina, @ucuglasgow.bsky.social’s amazing current organiser/administrator, has just moved on to greater things at @ucuscotland.bsky.social, so we’re looking for someone to replace her - it’s a permanent job at £42.7k pro rata for 22.5 h/wk (so £27.5k). Please do apply by June 5th / let others know… 011 1
Reposted by Richard ReeveUCU Scotland @ucuscotland.bsky.social · 22/05/2025We're hiring! Job vacancy for branch administrator/organiser with our Glasgow University branch @ucuglasgow.bsky.social. Closing date 10am on 5 June. Details and application 👇 www.ucu.org.uk/vacancies#BAO5ucu.org.ukWork for usWorking for UCU 003 3
Reposted by Richard ReeveEcological Data Science @uofgecodatasci.bsky.social · 15/05/2025📣🚨📣Deadline extended to 6th June 2025! 📣🚨📣 Applications are still open for our MSc+PhD scholarships in Ecological Data Science available to those from underrepresented groups. This offers fully funded MSc (full UK fees and UKRI stipend) followed by entry to our 4-year PhD programme. 126 6
Reposted by Richard ReeveRoman Biek @rbiek.bsky.social · 15/05/2025Fantastic opportunity to join some excellent programmes to gain quantitative ecological training at the University of Glasgow @sbohvm.gla.ac.uk @uofglasgow.bsky.social for full details see bsky.app/profile/uofg...bsky.app 033 3
Reposted by Richard ReeveSarah Anderson @saraheanderson.bsky.social · 26/03/2025Tomorrow @uniteucu.bsky.social go on strike over 6 weeks due to poor working conditions at #UCU (utterly dispiriting at a trade union). Fellow UCU members / academics / trade unionists, you can donate to the strike fund here: unite-ucu-strike-fund.raiselysite.comunite-ucu-strike-fund.raiselysite.comUnite UCU Strike FundUnite UCU Strike Fund : Make a donation today to support Unite UCU Strike Fund 075 7
Reposted by Richard ReeveEcological Data Science @uofgecodatasci.bsky.social · 27/02/2025Applications are now open for PhD positions and our MSc+PhD scholarships @uofglasgow.bsky.social. Deadline 7th March! 158 8
Reposted by Richard ReeveExaGEO DLA @exageo-dla.bsky.social · 20/02/2025📣📣 We have extended our deadline to 28th February for Home UG and PG applicants to apply for fully funded PhDs for September 2025 entry via the ExaGEO DLA 🌍💻🧠🧑🎓 www.exageo.org 026 6
Reposted by Richard ReeveSchool of Biodiversity One Health and Veterinary Medicine @sbohvm.gla.ac.uk · 05/02/2025New job opening for a Professor/Reader/Senior Lecturer of Applied Animal Nutrition/Metabolomics/Microbiome within the School of Biodiversity, One Health and Veterinary Medicine at the University of Glasgow. Closing date 4th March 2025. More information here: www.jobs.gla.ac.uk/job/professo...jobs.gla.ac.ukProfessor/Reader/Senior Lecturer of Applied Animal Nutrition/Metabolomics/MicrobiomeJob Purpose To make a substantial and positive contribution to the strategic direction of the School/College through leading and contributing to research of international standard, high quality tea... 046 6
Reposted by Richard ReeveExaGEO DLA @exageo-dla.bsky.social · 05/02/2025📣📣 Two weeks remaining to apply for fully funded PhDs for September 2025 Entry via the ExaGEO DLA 🌍💻🧠🧑🎓 www.exageo.org UG and PG degree holders are welcome to apply! 134 4
Richard Reeve @richardreeve.bsky.social · 05/02/2025Apologies for the typo here - these funded Ecological Data Science PhD studentships have an application deadline of 7th March. The ExaGEO studentships have a deadline of 17th February. 020 2
Reposted by Richard ReeveGrant Buttars @gbuttars.bsky.social · 01/02/2025I’m standing for President of UCU Scotland. Please consider voting for me and for others I list. In the current crisis, with challenges around cuts and redundancies affecting every branch directly or indirectly, it is more important than ever that we fight back together ….. 1/2 12112 21
Richard Reeve @richardreeve.bsky.social · 03/02/2025Second, from @exageo-dla.bsky.social, another 13 funded UK and international studentships (including projects at Universities of Edinburgh and Lancaster) including one with me at @uofgsbohvm.bsky.social bsky.app/profile/rich... - applications close 17th February.exageo.orgExaGEO DLA – Be part of the solution 001 1
Richard Reeve @richardreeve.bsky.social · 03/02/2025First from @uofgecodatasci.bsky.social, here are 8 funded UK or International studentships (including 3 MSc + PhD), including two with @uofgsbohvm.bsky.social and @jakelever.bsky.social at @uofgcompsci.bsky.social bsky.app/profile/rich... - applications close on 17th March.ecological-data-science.github.ioEcological Data Science 101 1
Richard Reeve @richardreeve.bsky.social · 03/02/2025Up to twenty-one funded UK and International PhD studentships here at @uofglasgow.bsky.social and our partner institutions for potential students interested in Ecology and ML / AI / Computing / Stats / Maths between the two programmes at ecological-data-science.github.io and www.exageo.org. 101 1
Richard Reeve @richardreeve.bsky.social · 03/02/2025And: "AI Meets Glasgow’s Trees: Metrics Prediction, 3D Mapping, and Socio-Ecosystem Impact Simulations" w/Davide Dominoni and Dominic McCafferty. Apply here - www.exageo.org/apply/ - by 17th March for the funded studentships for UK and International students. And/or ask us for more information.exageo.orgApply – ExaGEO DLA 000 0
Richard Reeve @richardreeve.bsky.social · 03/02/2025Also: "Developing GPU-accelerated digital twins of ecological systems for population monitoring and scenario analyses" w/Juan Morales, "Building the Next Generation of Numerical Landscape and Species Evolvers to Quantify Geo-Biological Linkages in Changing Environments" with @jasonmatth.bsky.social. 100 1
Richard Reeve @richardreeve.bsky.social · 03/02/2025Looking for highly quantitative ecologists or CS/Maths/Stats students interested in ecology. Many projects - www.exageo.org/phd-student-... - e.g. "Scalable Inference and Uncertainty Quantification for Ecosystem Modelling" supervised by me, Maths&Stats, the Natural History Museum and U of Lancaster.exageo.orgPhD Student Projects – ExaGEO DLA 100 1
Richard Reeve @richardreeve.bsky.social · 03/02/2025@uofglasgow.bsky.social Maths&Stats / GES / @uofgsbohvm.bsky.social have several funded PhD studentships in Exascale Computing for Earth, Environmental, and Sustainability Solutions for UK and international students starting in October - www.exageo.org - deadline Monday 17th February.exageo.orgExaGEO DLA – Be part of the solution 112 2
Richard Reeve @richardreeve.bsky.social · 03/02/2025* Masters plus PhD Scholarships eligibility - ecological-data-science.github.io/faqs.html : UK-domiciled without UofG Masters and either: - a low-income household background; or - be Black African/Caribbean/Other or mixed background including Black Caribbean/African/Other.ecological-data-science.github.ioEcological Data Science - FAQs 000 0
Richard Reeve @richardreeve.bsky.social · 03/02/2025Full list of projects here - ecological-data-science.github.io/projects.html - fully funded PhD studentships for UK and international students, and up to 3 further scholarships for UK-domiciled applicants to undertake a master's degree before progressing to a PhD. Contact us for more info.ecological-data-science.github.ioEcological Data Science - Apply 110 1
Richard Reeve @richardreeve.bsky.social · 03/02/2025Two projects for highly quantitative students interested in uses of AI in ecology are "Leveraging large language models to provide insights into global plant biodiversity" led by me and "Text mining with large language models to enhance infectious disease ecology" led by @maxfarrell.bsky.social. 110 1
Richard Reeve @richardreeve.bsky.social · 03/02/2025@uofgsbohvm.bsky.social has several funded PhD studentships in Ecological Data Science for UK and international students currently being advertised for an October start - ecological-data-science.github.io/about.html - funded by @leverhulme.bsky.social with a deadline of Friday 7th March.ecological-data-science.github.ioEcological Data Science - About 155 5
Reposted by Richard ReeveRandall Munroe @xkcd.com · 13/11/2024Geometriphylogenetics xkcd.com/3010 1016995811 7K